| dc.description.abstract | On April 2, 2021, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) experienced the 0402 Taroko Express train accident, which was caused by the intrusion of foreign objects onto the operational tracks, resulting in a significant disaster. It is currently the most severe casualty incident in the istory
of Taiwan′s railways. In response to this, the TRA ntroduced electronicassisted observers with the hope of rebuilding the safety system for trackside construction. Additionally, the Railway Bureau, overseeing new railway construction projects, also introduced electronic-assisted equipment separately,aiming to enhance construction safety along the tracks. To assess whether the implementation of electronic-assisted equipment is beneficial in reducing the incidence of foreign object intrusion on operational tracks,this study first examines cases of damage to TRA equipment by the Northern Region Engineering Office of the Railway Bureau, and reviews the causes and improvements made in response to these incidents. It then compares various aspects such as funding, construction period, accuracy of judgments, notification advancement time, advantages, and disadvantages before and after the installation of electronic-assisted equipment in domestic railway engineering projects. Five railway engineering professionals and stakeholders were interviewed to gather feedback and suggestions regarding the installation of electronic-assisted equipment. The study finally summarizes the relationship between the installation of electronic-assisted equipment and the deficiencies identified in safety and health inspections before and after
installation, and explores the Railway Bureau′s procedural guidelines concerning the content of electronic-assisted equipment. Ultimately,through case studies, expert interviews, and summarizing the relative relationship
between the frequency of safety inspections and deficiencies, the study not only obtains recommendations for the budget for setting up electronic-
assisted equipment but also confirms that such equipment is beneficial in reducing the incidence of foreign object intrusion on operational tracks. It indeed enhances the effectiveness of safety measures for trackside construction. | en_US |